--- title: "Accuracy International Combined Support Services Contract" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c2a1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c2a1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c2a1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c2a1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-01-13" --- # Accuracy International Combined Support Services Contract Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c2a1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c2a1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c2a1.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract titled "Accuracy International Combined Support Services Contract" to Accuracy International Ltd for the provision of combined support, supply, and repair services for in-service sniper rifles. This contract, classified under the repair and maintenance services industry, is set for a period of five years and was signed on 20 December 2021, valued at £616,666.67. The procurement method employed was a limited tender, using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice due to technical reasons, particularly the unique expertise of the supplier in relation to the required services. The delivery of services will take place in the UK, specifically in the South West region. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the defence sector, particularly those specialising in firearms maintenance, technical support, and related services. With the contract's provision allowing for the potential procurement of additional in-service rifles, other firms capable of providing similar technical expertise, or those looking to collaborate through subcontracting arrangements, may find substantial growth potential. Given the specificity of the technical requirements outlined in the contract, businesses with proven experience in defence and security services, as well as those offering innovative solutions for military equipment support, would be well-suited to compete in future procurements of this nature. ## Notice The Authority has awarded a contract to Accuracy International Ltd for the provision of combined support, supply and repair services in respect of in-service sniper rifles. The contract will be for a 5-year period and will include the provision of a technical support service and will enable the procurement of additional in-service rifles, if required. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This contract will provide combined support, supply and repair services for the in-service fleet of sniper rifles, that will ensure the UK Armed Forces Commands can meet their enduring and future capability needs. This contract will include the provision of a technical support service and enable the procurement of additional in-service rifles, if required. Options: Options will be available on the contract to procure additional in-service rifles. There will not be an option available to extend the term of the contract. ### Procurement Information The Dismounted Close Combat programme team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, has awarded a 5-year contract with Accuracy International Ltd for the Combined Support, Supply and Repair of the in-service sniper rifles that includes a technical support service and the provision to procure additional in-service rifles, if required. The Contract was placed using the Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication of a Contract Notice pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for Technical Reasons. This is because Accuracy International Ltd are the only economic entity with the necessary technical information, knowledge and expertise, for the rifle comprised in this contract. Accuracy International Ltd are the only economic entity with the capability necessary to provide the required technical support to ensure it complies with the Authority's specification and maintains operational performance and effectiveness of the weapons. As part of the Contract, should the Authority wish to procure additional rifles during the term of the contract, the Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication of a Contract Notice pursuant to 16(1)(b)(i) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for Technical Reasons will apply. A change of supplier would oblige the Authority to acquire rifles having different technical characteristics that will result in incompatibility with existing in-service rifles and disproportionate technical difficulties and increased time and cost in the maintenance of the existing weapons incurred by the Authority associated with introducing new rifles and spares into the Authority's supply chain and inventory. A change of supplier would affect the safety and operational performance of the rifle. Any rifles provided by another economic entity would require new testing, verification and validation to ensure that the safety and suitability for service of the weapon and operational performance and effectiveness is not compromised, and that the Safety Case for the weapon is not invalidated. In addition, an alternative supplier would not be able to provide the required level of technical support services essential for the Authority to safeguard operational use of the rifle. This would also lead to additional configuration control measures and generate additional training measures to mitigate any potential safety incidents from users. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001097-2022 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Jun 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £2,116,666 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ACCURACY INTERNATIONAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts - 35321200 - Rifles - 50620000 - Repair and maintenance services of firearms and ammunition ## Release History - 13 Jan 2022 at 22:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001097-2022 - 1 Jul 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015149-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://des.mod.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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